PM-DAKSH Scheme Performance and Merger with PMKVY
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment · Social issues · Posted 22 OCT 2026 7:29PM
What happened
Between 2020-21 and 2023-24, the PM-DAKSH scheme trained 1,87,305 candidates and placed 96,162, with an expenditure of ₹309.5 crore. From 2024-25 onwards, the scheme has been merged with the PMKVY scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Why it matters for UPSC
This update is important for understanding government welfare interventions and skill development initiatives targeted at marginalized groups under social justice policies.
Key objectives
- PM-DAKSH trained 1,87,305 candidates and placed 96,162 during the period from 2020-21 to 2023-24.
- From 2024-25 onwards, the PM-DAKSH scheme has been merged with the PMKVY scheme of MSDE to avoid duplication.
- The scheme was implemented through three corporations of DoSJE: NSFDC, NBCFDC, and NSKFDC.
- Evaluation studies showed over 90% of beneficiaries found the training aligned with career goals and local labour market needs.